Sheenie Ambarder, M.D., HUFFINGTON POST, May 29, 2012 As a psychiatrist trained in psychopharmacology, it would be easy for me to rely exclusively on psychiatric medications as the be-all, end-all treatment option for patients with mood disorders. Psychiatric medications work, and they work fast, and I use them regularly in my practice to treat a host of problems and … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2012
Have You Had Your Daily Dose of Laughter?
Can you remember the last time you had a hearty laugh? A time where you were laughing so hard you were gasping for breath? Or a time where you couldn’t seem to wipe the tears fast enough from your eyes because you couldn’t control yourself from laughing anymore? We have all had moments like this and they are moments and feelings that we don’t forget. Despite the shortness of … [Read more...]
In Transition: One College Student’s Story
Everyone has hard times dealing with the stressors of everyday life, especially during your teenage years, but when is it time to reach out for help? For myself it was just a couple of weeks ago. Once my anxiety began interfering with my school, work, and relationships I decided I’ve reached my limit. My anxiety began during high school and I learned to negatively cope with it … [Read more...]
Ten Steps a Parent Can Take to Safeguard a Child’s Mental Health
HUFFINGTON POST, Victoria Costello, May 9, 2012 Author and mental health advocate Victoria Costello recently wrote for us, "Mom, I'm Joining the Marines" In lieu of Mental Health Awareness Day, see more of her advice here at her Huffington Post feature: After helping my sons, Alex and Sammy, recover from two different mental disorders that hit them in their teens, I spent a … [Read more...]
Anxiety: The Hidden Disability That Affects One in Eight Children
Huffington Post, JESSICA MINIHAN, M.Ed, BCBA, May 3, 2012 The Anxiety Disorders Association of America reports one in eight children suffer from anxiety disorders. Without intervention, they're at risk for poor performance, diminished learning and social/behavior problems in school. Because anxiety disorders show up differently in children, parents and teachers can't always … [Read more...]
Yoga for Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Yoga Journal, Dr. Timothy McCall, May 7, 2012 Many of the principles discussed in my last column,Yoga for Stress and Burnout, are applicable to anxiety and panic attacks, as those are in many ways exaggerated forms of stress. Both conditions are marked by a rajasic (agitated) state of mind and by what is known in Ayurveda as vata derangement. And both respond to various yogic … [Read more...]
It’s Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week–how aware are you?
Boston.com, Dr. CLAIRE MCCARTHY, May 7, 2012 This first week in May is National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week--which is a great idea because for children, as for all of us, good mental health is just as important as good physical health. So--how aware are you? Did you know that... Mental illness is very common in children. One in five children suffers from some sort … [Read more...]
Parents’ Depression Linked to Problems in Children
New York Times, By PERRI KLASS, M.D., May 7, 2012 Like many other primary care doctors, I sometimes sense the shadow of depression hovering at the edges of the exam room. I am haunted by one mother with severe postnatal depression. Years ago, I took proper care of the baby, but I missed the mother’s distress, as did everyone else. Read More … [Read more...]